How to pronounce preaction
Say it like pree-AK-shun. Preaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- pree
- AK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preaction pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preaction
American and British speakers say preaction in essentially the same way: /priˈækʃən/ in the US and /priˈækʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-AK-shun.
What does preaction mean?
- Alternative form of pre-action.
- previous action
Where does preaction come from?
From pre- + action.
Words that rhyme with preaction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preaction.
Questions about saying preaction
How do you pronounce preaction?
Say pree-AK-shun. The American pronunciation is /priˈækʃən/. In British English it is /priˈækʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preaction?
Preaction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: pree · AK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say preaction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈækʃən/ and the British form is /priˈækʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.